A federal jury found Bob and Maureen McDonnell guilty Thursday of nearly all of the corruption charges against them. The guilty counts come with maximum prison sentences that can be measured in decades, though the McDonnells won't be sentenced until January. Virginia politicians reacted with a mix of shock, sadness, sympathy and, for some, a sense that justice had been done. Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente, whose office brought this case, said it was "a difficult and disappointing day."

• Vinson Miller: Sounds like the jury took the law seriously against a background of recent shady arrangements.

• Mildred Hall: I hate that this comes from Virginia, one of the first 13 colonies and the home of eight presidents. All politicians should watch their step.

• Warnie Pritchett: Virginia Politics: Still not as corrupt as Chicago politics, but that ain't setting the bar very high.

Gauging state's support for natural gas pipeline

Gov. Terry McAuliffe recently approved a 550-mile natural gas pipeline that would run across the state and spur off into Hampton Roads. The line could support 8,800 new jobs during its construction and create $1.42 billion in economic activity. Opponents are concerned about how the line will affect property values, as well as potential impacts on wildlife and the environment. The Daily Press asked readers in an online poll: What do you think about a new natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads?

• 65.9 percent (112 responses): I support it. We need the economic boost.